Eastern Creek vs Minchinbury
The verdict
Minchinbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.30M in Eastern Creek. Minchinbury rates higher for liveability (86 vs 41). Eastern Creek is closer to the coast (33.5 km vs 35.8 km).
Scores
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 67 |
| Transport | 43 | 63 |
| Education | 45 | 50 |
| Liveability | 41 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 874 | 5,778 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,861 | $2,208 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.1% | 36.1% |
| Born in Australia | 60.1% | 58.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Eastern Creek Moderate Growth · Minchinbury Stable
Property
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $631K | $825K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $677 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 343 | 87 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 4,005 | 398 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,259 | 588 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 52,060 | 7,148 |
Eastern Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eastern Creek · Minchinbury
Transport
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.5 km | 35.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.2 km | 36.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 874 | 5,778 |
| Estimated 2025 | 874 | 5,837 |
| Projected 2041 | 994 | 6,329 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.25% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Eastern Creek or Minchinbury?
Minchinbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Eastern Creek or Minchinbury?
Eastern Creek has a higher average school ICSEA (Eastern Creek 976 vs Minchinbury 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Eastern Creek or Minchinbury?
Minchinbury has the higher transport score (Eastern Creek 43/100 vs Minchinbury 63/100).
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